HOOKER, Victor Keith 'Vic'. Passed peacefully on Friday 9th January 2026, aged 85. A husband, father, son, brother, grandad, uncle and friend. Loved by family, cherished by friends and adored by many. Now in the arms of Jesus, until we meet again. A celebration of his life will be held on Wednesday 14th January at 2:00 pm at Willetts Funeral Services, 21 King Street, Whakatāne. The family will hold a private cremation after the service, followed by a private burial on Thursday, where he will be laid to rest with our Mum. Communications please to the Hooker family C/- PO Box 2070 Whakatane or online at
willettsfuneralservices.co.nz
Published by The New Zealand Herald on Jan. 13, 2026.